BAYONET FOR THE CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE

BAYONET FOR THE CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE

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Item Code: 2026-2079

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The Lorenz rifle was well-regarded and imported in large numbers by both sides as the Austrian government cleared out arsenals to make way for new arms. Some 250,000 made their way to the north and at least another 100,000 into southern hands. In numbers imported, they are second only to the Enfield. Made in approximately .54 caliber, they could use American ammunition of that caliber, though some northern imports were rebored to .58 caliber to use the most widely available spherical ball cartridges. A little over 53 inches long, these rifles were iron mounted, with three bands, leaf or block sights, with the front sight mounted on an angled oval base to fit the spiral mortise of their impressive four-sided socket bayonets like this one, with both the rifles and bayonets bearing various Austrian maker and government markings.

This has smooth metal showing brown and muted silver gray. The locking ring is in place and functional. The edges of the quadrangular blade are good as is the point. It also retains its original Austrian metal and leather bayonet scabbard fitted with a long hook at the throat to secure it in a belt frog, with inserted metal throat contoured to hold firm the four-sided blade. The leather cover of the scabbard shows minor scrapes and rubs, and has not been colored or treated with any leather dressing, polish or preservatives. The metal scabbard tip with button finial is also present.

This is a good example of a widely used Civil War bayonet that would show off well in an infantry long arms and bayonets display.  [sr][ph:L]

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